Business Advising
Have a question, a challenge, or a next step you’re trying to figure out? seCTer works one-on-one with business owners and entrepreneurs to help with planning, finances, growth, operations, funding, and other business needs.
What Can We Help With?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Bring us the question, challenge, or idea you’re working through.
Business Planning
Starting something new or rethinking where your business is headed? We can help you work through your plan, goals, and next steps.
Financials
Get help making sense of financial statements, cash flow, projections, budgets, and the numbers behind your business.
Funding
Talk through grants, loans, financing options, and what you may need to have ready before applying for funding.
Day-to-Day Operations
Work through the practical side of running your business, including systems, processes, staffing, and other challenges.
Growth & Expansion
Thinking about hiring, buying equipment, adding a location, or making another big investment? We can help you think it through.
Finding the Right Resources
Sometimes you just need to know who to call. We can connect you with seCTer programs and other organizations that may be able to help.
From an Idea to an Established Business
Business advising isn’t just for startups. We work with people at different stages and with different kinds of questions.
Starting a Business
Have an idea and aren’t sure what comes next? We can help you work through the basics and figure out where to start.
Running a Business
Have a problem you’re trying to solve or something that isn’t working the way you want? Bring it to us.
Growing a Business
If you’re preparing to hire, expand, invest, or take on something bigger, we can help you plan for what’s next.
How It Works
Getting connected with seCTer Business Advising is simple.
Tell Us About Your Business
Complete the intake form and give us a little information about your business and what you’re looking for help with.
Meet With Us
We’ll talk about what’s going on, what you’re trying to accomplish, and where you could use some help.
Figure Out What’s Next
Depending on what you need, that might mean another advising session, a funding program, a resource, or an introduction to one of our partners.
Have Something You’re Working On?
Tell us a little about your business and what you’re looking for help with. Fill out the intake form and we’ll go from there.
Business Advising Intake Form →Other Ways seCTer Can Help
Have a Question?
Not sure where to start or whether business advising is the right fit? Reach out to Thomas directly.
Thomas Caliento [email protected]